This year's North Iowa Studio Tour, featuring 26 artists at 14 studios, will be held Sept. 26-28.

The self-guided tour gives the public a behind-the-scenes look at the artists' creative spaces, process and artwork.

Admission to all studios is free.

The hours are 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, and 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday.

Sponsors are Clear Lake Bank & Trust, Alpha Media, Coloff Media, CL Tel and the Clear Lake Arts Center.

Here's the list of the tour stops and their respective artists: • 501 Pine Brooke Drive, Clear Lake Maura Hosmer, ceramics • 68 River Heights Drive, Mason City Pam Bergo Coffey, pottery/painting • 110 Ninth St. NE, Mason City Jude Bittner, clay/painting • 818 Ninth St. SE, Mason City (closed Sunday) Mariah Piippo, mixed medi

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